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A special supplement on sexually transmitted disease treatment can be downloaded free from The Lancet website. Published with the June 20 edition, the supplement reviews the global epidemiology of sexually transmitted diseases, as well international trends in antibiotic resistant STD's, and looks at many other trends in treatment.

The report can be read at

http://www.thelancet.com/

Glossary

sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Although HIV can be sexually transmitted, the term is most often used to refer to chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, herpes, scabies, trichomonas vaginalis, etc.

epidemiology

The study of the causes of a disease, its distribution within a population, and measures for control and prevention. Epidemiology focuses on groups rather than individuals.

antibiotics

Antibiotics, also known as antibacterials, are medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. They are used to treat diseases caused by bacteria.

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